What Is Limewire?
There are a lot of p2p networks that have come and gone
away, but Limewire has been here for a long time and it continues
to be popular. On Limewire, you can find almost any type of
media imaginable, and the newest version of the program adds
torrent download support, and it also fixes some bugs that
were present in previous versions. In this guide, you’ll learn
what Limewire is, and the advantages and disadvantages of
using it.
Limewire is a stand-alone program (that means it can run
without the aid of other programs), but to download music
and other files, you’ll need an Internet connection. When
you click on the Limewire icon on your desktop, it takes about
half a minute to load the user interface and other program
parts, and connect to the Internet. Then, you’ll get a “nag
screen" to upgrade to Limewire Pro, which has faster
download speeds and is ad-free.
Limewire’s user interface is relatively clean, with tabbed
areas that are clearly marked. They change a bit with every
update, but those that have remained constant are “Search",
“Monitor" and “Library". The search tab allows you
to find audio, video and images, as well as documents and
programs. Entering in your search criteria and clicking the
appropriate button will bring up a list of all files found.
You can download the file you’ve chosen by double-clicking
on its name. In Limewire, you can download more than one file
at a time.
The Limewire program works by connecting you directly to
other connected users’ computers. This allows the free flow
of files back and forth- whatever files and folders you’ve
allowed Limewire to access are free for anyone to download
from. You can also play the songs you’ve downloaded, because
Limewire has a built-in media player. At any time during a
download, you can check to see if it’s what you’re looking
for by double-clicking on the file and listening to a preview.
Another good thing about Limewire is that it can detect viruses
and other corruptions and warn you of them, and also give
you the option of deleting the file from your PC.
Limewire can give you fast and easy access to music, videos,
documents and programs, but the only real disadvantage is
the chance of your PC becoming virus-infected. However, if
you have a good antivirus program already, that shouldn’t
be an issue. As long as you aren’t using it to download copyrighted
content, Limewire is a great way to get your music.
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